A Study of Donor Behavior for the International Red Cross

question 53

Multiple Choice

A study of donor behavior for the International Red Cross seeks to identify participation from consumers through indirect gifts such as purchasing items of which a portion of proceeds will benefit disaster victims.Because such purchases do not record whether an individual made the purchase decision as a form of donation,a survey will be used to identify this behavior.In writing the target questions for the study,the instrument designer should be aware of errors arising from the issue of _____.

• A) precision
• B) time for though
• C) sensitive information
• D) recall and memory decay
• E) presumed knowledge

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Definitions:

Cost Behavior

The way in which costs change in relation to changes in a company's level of activity, categorized into fixed, variable, and mixed costs.

Cost Items

Specific expenses incurred in the production or delivery of goods and services, including materials, labor, and overhead costs.

Cost Structure

The composition of a company's costs, including fixed and variable costs, that affects its profitability.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production output or service delivery.